Design
The Quinny Zapp is bright and nimble and looks very sleek and modern.
The chassis is solid for a smaller sized pram and it has well designed, quality components including a nice racing style harness and clip.
Features
As this pram is a lightweight stroller option it's not big on features; it has a five point safety harness and hood but the extras stop there. It doesn't have any recline and an under seat basket is an optional extra.
It has a wide and roomy seat that will comfortably seat an older toddler. The hood is large but not angled so if you spend a lot of time outdoors you may need to invest in a sun shade.
It comes with a strong rain cover and a useful over the shoulder carry bag.
Performance
The smooth ride of this pram is a stand out, particularly for a smaller sized pram like the Zapp. It is very easy to steer on most surfaces. It's not made for heavy outdoor use so don't get too excited but in your average urban setting you won't do better.
The fold and unfold requires two hands, is three steps and difficult until you get the knack of it. Luckily Quinny helps you out with numbered steps on the bits you need to push, twist and turn. Once folded the pram fits comfortably in its carry bag for transport.
The small fold size is impressive. In its storage bag it will fit into a plane overhead locker. It's also ideal for very small car boots, you can squeeze it in with room to spare.
The handle bars are just at comfy pushing height. I'm average height for a female and they are just right for me. If you are a taller parent you might want to give the test model a drive before you buy.
The brakes are an on/off type of action, you press the red tab above one back wheel for stop and grey tab above the other wheel for go. They are nice and solid.
The Quinny Zapp is easy to keep clean with a good wipe down. Bottom wipes are pretty effective.
Drawbacks
To achieve the super small fold the Quinny Zapp is shorter than average from the front to rear wheels. This means the Zapp is easier to tip than your average compact sized pram and you need to keep this in mind when using it.
Also, you should never, ever hang bags or other items from its handles. The Zapp doesn't have the counter-weight to balance the pram and it will tip with a child inside. Considering that it doesn't come standard with an under the seat basket (you can buy one as an optional extra) this makes the Zapp less practical than most prams.
The Zapp is not suitable for smaller babies. The manufacturers say 6 months plus but with no seat recline I would recommend 8 months plus at a minimum. If your baby likes to recline to sleep, this pram may not suit you.
Conclusion
To take advantage of the Quinny Zapp's best features you need to be prepared to sacrifice standard pram features such as a recline and a larger storage space. You may want to consider other options before you commit.
Irrespective if you are travelling and need a pram that you can take on board (it's hard, I've been there) then the Quinny Zapp is one of the best options available.
About Quinny
Quinny is another one of those snazzy Dutch brands producing well designed prams. The make three different models of which two, the Buzz and Zapp, are available in Australia.
